COLUMBUS, Ohio ( WCMH ) — Intel’s newly appointed CEO delivered his first public presentation on Monday, and Intel’s Ohio One plant was not a priority.
Lip-Bu Tan gave the opening keynote speech Monday, the kickoff to its annual conference, Intel Vision 2025. Tan said he understands the massive undertaking he has before him, working to overcome financial concerns and lapses in Intel’s innovation that have caused them to lag behind competitors. In laying out his plans, Tan just barely addressed Intel Foundry — the faction of the company responsible for Intel’s $28 billion investment in New Albany — indicating it will not be his first priority.
Tan said he’s spent most of his 14 days as CEO reaching out to stakeholders and customers to see what needs fixed. He stressed the importance of “brutally honest” feedback in revitalizing the company, and took time to acknowledge the issues Intel’s faced…